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PFL Signs Former Cage Warriors Champ Paul Hughes
By FCF Staff
Cage Warriors often cites how the promotion is a pipeline for talent heading to the UFC. But, recently the PFL confirmed it has signed former Cage Warriors champ and highly touted prospect, Paul Hughes.
The 27-year-old Hughes… Read More
Shavkat Rakhmonov vs. Stephen Thompson, Paddy Pimblett vs. Tony Ferguson Announced
By FCF Staff
The UFC continues to book fights for the remainder of its 2023 schedule, as recently it was announced that Shavkat Rakmonov will battle Stephen Thompson and that Tony Ferguson will face Paddy Pimblett.
The match-ups will be… Read More
Manager Expects Leon Edwards – Colby Covington Fight in 2023
By FCF Staff
Although the fourth quarter of 2023 is fast approaching, Leon Edwards’ manager believes the UFC’s welterweight champ will fight Colby Covington this year.
Covington was the alternate fighter and made weight for the UFC 286 headliner, which… Read More
Tyson Fury – Francis Ngannou Boxing Match Announced
By FCF Staff
It looks like Francis Ngannou has gotten his wish, as a boxing match between the former UFC champ and WBO heavyweight champ, Tyson Fury, has been announced.
Ngannou has repeatedly said that he intended to box at… Read More
Brandon Moreno “Definitely” Wants to Compete in Boxing Before Career is Up
By FCF Staff
Brandon Moreno’s next challenge is set for this Saturday at UFC 290, but ahead of the card, the champ’s confirmed he wants to compete in boxing at some point.
Moreno is scheduled to defend the flyweight title… Read More
Francis Ngannou Responds to Dana White: “What is Your Problem With Me?”
By FCF Staff
This past weekend, UFC President Dana White didn’t hold back while criticizing Francis Ngannou’s new PFL deal, and the heavyweight star has responded.
Recently, the PFL announced that Ngannou has signed a MMA deal with the promotion,… Read More
Leon Edwards Doubtful Fight With “Declining” Jorge Masvidal Will Happen
By FCF Staff
Now that Leon Edwards is no longer fighting Jorge Masvidal at UFC 269, he thinks a showdown with his rival ever happening is unlikely.
The welterweights were booked to fight at the December 11 card. But, recently,… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Explains Why He’s “Leaning” Towards Justin Gaethje Beating Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has battled both Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje during his remarkable career, and recently he shared why he thinks Gaethje will likely be victorious at UFC 268.
Gaethje and Chandler are scheduled to fight at… Read More
Alexander Volkanovski Says Brian Ortega’s Third Round Guillotine Choke Was “as Deep as it Can Get”
By FCF Staff
Alexander Volkanovski battered and bloodied Brian Ortega during their thrilling fight at UFC 266, before receiving the unanimous decision win. But, after the bout, the featherweight champ admitted his reign nearly came to an end in round… Read More
Report: Brandon Moreno vs. Deiveson Figueiredo III Nearly Finalized
By FCF Staff
It looks like a trilogy fight between Brandon Moreno and Deiveson Figueiredo is going to happen a lot sooner than expected, as it’s being reported the two have agreed to battle in December.
After Moreno (19-5-2) took… Read More
LFA 106 Highlights: Terrance McKinney Takes Out Luiz Gavinho
Terrance McKinney was not messing around tonight! #LFA106
Under 20 seconds! pic.twitter.com/gPXxzFtsNb
— UFC FIGHT PASS (@UFCFightPass) May 1, 2021
Kenny Florian’s Heard Georges St-Pierre is “Preparing” For Khabib Nurmagomedov Fight
By FCF Staff
Dana White recently said the book has been closed on the possibility of a bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov and Georges St-Pierre. But, Kenny Florian is reporting he’s been told by a “well-known coach” that GSP is getting… Read More
RIZIN 26: Kyoji Horiguchi Reclaims Bantamweight Title
By FCF Staff
Kyoji Horiguchi is once again RIZIN’s bantamweight champion, as the former UFC contender avenged his loss to Kai Asakura today at RIZIN 26.
Horiguchi, who was fighting for the first time since Asakura stopped him in August,… Read More
Report: Sean Brady – Jake Matthews Bout Planned
By FCF Staff
Two of the UFC’s rising welterweights are going to square off in March, as it’s being reported Sean Brady will fight Jake Matthews next.
The fighters are expected to fight at UFC 259, which is taking place… Read More
Matt Wiman Announces Retirement Following KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Matt Wiman has announced that he’s hanging up the gloves, not long removed from a knockout loss he incurred earlier this month.
The 37-year-old took on Jordan Leavitt at UFC Vegas 16, and was brutally KO’d by… Read More
PFL Announces Multiple Signings Ahead of 2021 Season
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Professional Fighters League (PFL), the fastest growing and most innovative league in the world, today announced the signing of eight elite MMA fighters. Global stars from the USA, Europe, South America, and Asia, will add even… Read More
Israel Adesanya Fires Back at Chris Weidman: “Get Some Wins First”
By FCF Staff
Chris Weidman has been trying to make the case that he would pose a serious threat to Israel Adesanya’s reign, and recently the UFC’s middleweight champ fired back.
Recently Weidman argued that Adesanya is “tailor-made” for him… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov, Jon Jones & Nate Diaz Fire Back at Conor McGregor After GOAT Comments
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor recently made the case that he’s going to leave the sport as the greatest fighter of all time, and several fighters were quick to take issue with his claim.
Recently McGregor, who has lost two… Read More
CW 113 Weigh-in Results
By Press Release
With all athletes at today’s Cage Warriors 113 weigh-ins making weight successfully, tomorrow night’s 11-fight card has been made official.
In light of the Covid-19 outbreak, Cage Warriors adopted a number of safety precautions at today’s weigh-ins… Read More
ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong Announces Adriano Moraes vs. Demetrious Johnson Fight
By FCF Staff
After winning ONE Championship’s flyweight grand prix in 2019, Demetrious Johnson has been booked for a bout with the promotion’s current champ, Adriano Moraes.
Recently ONE CEO Chatri Sityodtong announced that Johnson will challenge Moraes at an April… Read More